<p>In this <strong>Ask Farnoosh Friday</strong>, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions right now: <em>how do you stay financially steady when everything feels uncertain?</em></p><br><p>Joining me is returning guest and trusted voice in personal finance, <strong>Georgia Lee Hussey</strong>, CFP and founder of <a href="https://modernistfinancial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modernist Financial</a>. [Grab her <a href="https://modernistfinancial.com/money-toolkit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">free financial toolkit</a>] Together, we unpack the emotional and practical realities of this moment—from market volatility and recession fears to tax season surprises and the rapidly evolving role of AI in our careers.</p><br><p>We start with the <em>money anxiety</em> so many of you are feeling right now. What’s really driving the fear around the markets? And how do you respond without sabotaging your long-term plan? Georgia shares how she coaches clients through uncertainty—and why downturns may actually be opportunities, especially if you’re still in your earning years.</p><br><p>Then, we dig into <strong>tax refunds</strong>. If yours is bigger this year, Georgia explains why it may not be the “win” it seems—and how to think more intentionally about what to do with that money.</p><br><p>We also explore the <strong>future of work in an AI-driven world</strong>—including why skills rooted in the humanities, creativity, and critical thinking may become even more valuable, not less.</p><br><p>And finally, we zoom out to what matters most: how to stay grounded, make thoughtful decisions, and build financial resilience in a world that can feel anything but stable.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>How to manage market anxiety and avoid emotional investing</li><li>Why downturns can benefit long-term investors</li><li>What your tax refund is <em>really</em> telling you</li><li>The hidden costs behind recent tax policy changes</li><li>How AI is reshaping jobs—and where new opportunities lie</li><li>Why creativity, writing, and empathy are becoming power skills</li><li>Smart ways to prepare financially for uncertainty</li></ul> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>